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The Electron configuration of an element shows the distribution of electrons within the electronic energy levels of an atom. (true or false)

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

The electron configuration of calcium (Ca) is 1
s^(2)2
s^(2)2
p^(6)3
s^(2)3
p^(6)4
s^(2). This tells us that there are 2 electrons in the 4th energy shell of an atom with 8 otyher electrons distributed as described in the electron configuration among the energy shells and orbitals (s, p, d, and f).

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